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Monday, April 12, 2010

inspiration monday

last week i created this little book by lettering a quote onto paste paper......some of the pages looked like they needed something, but i didn't know what, so instead of forcing the issue (which is what i usually do so i can call it finished), i put it away for a few days. and when i pulled it out again, it was like seeing it for the first time! i realized that it needed a little more color on a couple of the pages, and then i added a little shadowing to some of the lettering......and proved to myself that when a touch of patience is thrown into the mix, inspiration can definitely strike twice on the same project!

put on your flip-flops and grab your sand buckets.....we're headed to the ocean!

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I love the idea of inspiration hitting twice on the same project. So very true! Love it! And I also adore all of those sweet treasures from your last post. Blogland is so fabulous and inspirational! Enjoy the ocean!! :)

Hi Lori! So sad about The Olde Green Cupboard isn't it! The store is only 5 minutes from my house too. I was bummed!Anyway, for the best Batik selection around you can check out this St. Augustine quilt shop. She's got a whole room full of batiks.http://www.magrietasquiltshop.com/

I love it, Lori, it was such a treat to see your lettering and the book is gorgeous. I was not familiar with the quote either and you know I am a quote lover! Thanks so much for sharing!!! Hugs to you today

This really turned out great! I love the subtle shading on the letters. I often put projects aside to "percolate" but it's usually out of a sense of frustration rather than patience. I guess that explains all the unfinished projects lurking about.

it was totally worth the step away - it looks great! it's so hard to put projects aside when so close to the end, but the result is usually something totally different when you put the space of a few days and perspectives in between the almost-finished and final product! i love it!

Lori, that book is so gorgeous! I love the colors you used, and your lettering is so amazing! You're so wise also about throwing some patience into the mix! That's very good advice! Thank you! xoxo Paulette ;)

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